9 things you never knew about Guy Fawkes

Published:16:30Friday 04 November 2016

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Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks’ Night or Guy Fawkes Night, is a British tradition dating back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I.

However, although Guy Fawkes is a well known character in British history, here are nine facts you may not already know...